Ocotber 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Friday, 31st October 2003

Brunei’s e-Speed Is No
Speed Complain Angry
Internet Users

Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei’s e-speed is making Internet surfers go mad with frustration. And with some speed, apparently. ...FULL STORY

More Crimes Reported
In Temburong

Temburong – Criminal cases topped the 75 incidents that were reported from January to September this year in the Temburong District, a police report says. ...FULL STORY

	Road Tax Delay Is Driving Motorists Mad As Tempers Flare Bandar Seri Begawan - The dreaded waiting game to renew road tax at the Land Transport Department in Gadong can get on one’s nerve, especially as the queue continues to grow ever longer. ...FULL STORY

	Over 2,000 Orphans Receive Donations Bandar Seri Begawan – More than 2,000 orphans from all over Brunei received donations in a ceremony held at the International Convention Centre in Berakas yesterday. ...FULL STORY

SPORTS

Sabli table-tennis winners
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Amateur Table-Tennis Association in cooperation with the Youth and Sports Department, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports organised the Sabli's Men Team Championship 2003.

YOUR HEALTH

Domestic cats, ferrets can harbor SARS virus
London - In a chilling reminder that SARS could re-emerge, scientists said on Wednesday that domestic cats and ferrets can easily be infected with the virus and could transmit it to other animals or humans.

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Mahathir prepares to step down
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad will step down as leader Friday minus much of the pomp and ceremony usually befitting a 22-year stint in power.

OTHER REPORTS

Police charge nine-year-old over toy gun scare
Cleveland - A nine-year-old boy arrested at gunpoint and accused of creating a public disturbance by waiving a toy gun in the air will not face charges, but his mother is being charged with obstruction.